• River and Culture
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• v.4 no.4
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• pp.99-108
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• 2008

• Proceedings of the Korean Environmental Sciences Society Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.169-171
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• 2007

습지는 지구상에서 가장 생명력이 풍부한 지역이다. 야생 생물들이 서식할 수 있는 생태적 측면, 수질 정화와 홍수조절에 기여하는 수리 및 기후순화적 측면뿐만 아니라 경제적으로도 그 중요성이 매우 높다. 이에 과거 광복이전 낙동강 하류지역의 습지 분포를 조사${\cdot}$연구하여 현재에 비해 90%이상의 습지가 훼손되었음을 알 수 있다. 현재 습지 보전에 관한 많은 연구들이 진행되고 있으며 이를 보전하기 위한 일련의 조치들이 취해지고 있다. 본 연구는 향후 낙동강 하류지역의 습지 분포의 장기간 변화 경향을 통해 주변지역의 기후환경적 영향을 평가하는 기초자료로 이용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2020.06a
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• pp.218-218
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• 2020

우리나라의 하천은 홍수방어와 토지이용을 목적으로 제방을 설치하고 하도를 직강화화 시켰으며, 저수로와 홍수터를 분리하는 단면의 조성 그리고 하천의 홍수터를 농경지나 공원 및·주차장 등으로 활용하는 등 홍수터를 인위적으로 고착화시켜왔다. 더욱이, 상류의 댐 및 저수지에서 방류량을 조절함으로써 중소규모의 홍수가 줄어드는 등 하천 흐름의 변화를 나타내는 유황이 단순해져 하상변화가 감소되고 건조화됨으로 인하여, 식생침입 등에 따른 하천 수림화가 진행되고 이로 인하여 하천이 습지라고 볼 수 없는 육역화 현상이 심화되고 있는 현실이다. 따라서 자연과 인간이 공존하기 위한 올바른 하천환경 관리를 위하여 해당하천에 대한 육역화의 원인규명 및 대책수립이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 1986년에 신곡 수중보가 건설되었고 이로인하여 하류의 수리적 환경 등의 여건변화로 사주의 변화가 급격히 진행된 한강의 장항습지를 대상으로 하천 육역화 현황 분석 및 외국의 하천 육역화 복원사례를 통하여 장항습지에서의 복원방안을 제안하였다. 장항습지는 한강하구를 향하여 우안으로 가늘고 길게 형성된 사주로서, 본 연구에서는 종단길이 약 7.5km(신곡수중보~일산대교)를 대상으로 하였으며, 조사구간 내 사주의 폭은 최장 약 500m, 최단 약 60m 정도이다. 장항습지의 경년별 면적비교 결과, 장항습지는 1985년대비 현재 약 11.7배로 확대되었으며, 특히 2016년도에 급격히 증가된 것으로 분석되었다.

• Journal of Wetlands Research
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.132-144
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• 2023

The use of constructed wetlands (CWs) to sequester carbon has been a topic of interest in recent studies. However, CWs have been found to be both carbon sinks and carbon sources, thus leaving uncertainties about their role in carbon neutrality initiatives. To address the uncertainties, a bibliometric and comprehensive review on carbon sequestration in CWs was conducted. Upon forming various scripts using CorText Manager, it was found that a majority of the studies focused on the effectiveness of CWs to remove nutrients, particularly nitrogen. The results of the comprehensive review revealed that high carbon concentrations and carbon sequestration rates in CW soils are dependent on the vegetation types used, the ages of the CWs, and the organic content of inflow water entering the CWs. The Typha genus was the most dominant plant genus used in the CWs from the reviewed studies and was associated with the highest carbon sequestration rates documented in this review study. Furthermore, the relatively high ability of tree species, in comparison to emergent plants, to sequester carbon was observed. Therefore, incorporating tree species into CW designs and adding them to emergent plants is seen as a potential breakthrough approach to improve the ability of CWs to sequester carbon and ultimately contribute to mitigating climate change.

• Journal of Wetlands Research
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.9-16
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• 2009

Further treatment facility using various filter materials was evaluated to treat effluent of constructed wetland. Further treatment facility was installed with 1m length in outlet of 3 constructed wetland (unplanted constructed; reed bed constructed wetland; cattail bed constructed wetland) using 3 filter materials (slag, activated carbon, oyster shell). Flow rate of three further treatment facility was 63 $m^3$/day (slag), 19 $m^3$/day (activated carbon), and 81 $m^3$/day (Oyster shell). COD removal rate of slag, activated carbon, and oyster shell was 6 %, 24 %, 1 %, and removal mass was 32 g/day, 30 g/day, and 5 g/day, respectively. All of further treatment facility was effective to removal organic materials. T-N and T-P removal rate of activated carbon was 24 % and 4 %, and slag and oyster shell was not effective to remove T-N and T-P. Overall, further treatment facility was effective to remove organic mater, constructed wetland combined with further treatment facility can remove nutrient and organic matters effectively.

• Journal of Wetlands Research
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.163-172
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• 2021

This study aims to draw the limitations of wetland restoration related legal systems of ASEAN+3 countries and suggest the improvements. In the case of Korea, there is no integrated law or integrated management organization for wetland restoration, and the legal basis for estuaries restoration is insufficient. As many ASEAN countries depend on wetlands for their livelihood, public support for sustainable use and conservation of wetlands should be preceded through raising awareness about the value of wetlands. Some countries need to establish a specific wetland definition, while developing countries need to strengthen national capacities through international cooperation. A legal basis is needed to eliminate the impacts on peatlands and mangrove forests and conserve them.

• Journal of Wetlands Research
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.285-297
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• 2024

This study, conducted in Geolpo-dong and Gamjeong-dong near Gimpo-Hangang New Town, examines an area adjacent to the Han River estuary, a major wintering ground for migratory birds. Over 59 surveys from October 2015 to March 2022 in four representative rice fields (sites A-D) recorded 44,942 individuals from 32 genera and 72 species. Site D, a large area near the Han River, exhibited high species diversity. Despite lower diversity in areas under development (sites A, B, C), ongoing species influx and utilization persist. The study focuses on Anser fabalis, a species predominantly utilizing rice fields, and identified their distribution characteristics. The analysis revealed 162 instances of population influx, with over a 30-fold increase observed across 39 surveys conducted over a 30-month period (October to March, '15~'22). The area, a key wintering site for migratory birds of Janghang Wetland, about 5 km from feeding sites, is heavily utilized by migratory geese, indicating the region's high value considering migration distance and anticipated continuous bird influx despite urban expansion. Therefore, future developments should preserve ecological corridors and connected stepping stone habitats to not only preserve existing habitats but to secure alternative feeding sites, ensuring smooth movements and mitigating habitat loss.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Geographic Information Studies
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.50-61
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• 2010

This study was carried out to find out the way to build a comprehensive wetland ecosystem database using the technique of remote sensing and Geographic Information System. A Landsat TM image (taken in Oct. 30, 2002), Kompsat-2 images (Jan. 17, 2008 & Nov. 20, 2008), LiDAR(Mar. 1, 2009) were used for the primary source for the image analysis. Field surveys were conducted March to August of 2009 to help image analysis and examine the results. An actual wetland vegetation map was created based on the field survey. Satellite images were analyzed by unsupervised and supervised classification methods and finally categorized into such classes as Phragmites australis community, mixed community, sand beach, Scirpus planiculmis community and non-vegetation intertidal area. The map of wetland productivity was developed based on the productivity of Phragmites australis and the relationship to the proximity of adjacent water bodies. The developed 3 dimensional wetland map showed such several potential applications as flood inundation, birds flyway viewsheds and benthos distribution. Considering these results, we concluded that it is possible to use the remote sensing and GIS techniques for producing wetland ecosystem spatial database and these techniques are very effective for the development of the national wetland inventory in Korea.

• Journal of Wetlands Research
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• v.21 no.spc
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• pp.123-133
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• 2019

This study analyzed the surface temperature mitigation effect of wetlands during cold waves (below -12℃ from January to February) and heat waves (above 33℃ from July to August) in 2018. We used Terra/Aqua Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Daytime and Nighttime Land Surface Temperature (LST) product, and the maximum and minimum air temperature observed at 86 stations of Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). For the cold wave analysis, the LST of Terra MODIS nighttime was the highest at forest area with -12.7℃, followed by upland crop and wetland areas of -12.9℃ and -13.0℃ respectively. The urban area showed the lowest value of -14.4℃. During the heat wave, the urban area was the highest with + 34.6℃ in Aqua MODIS LST daytime. The wetland area was + 33.0℃ showing - 1.6℃ decrease comparing with urban area.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2009.05a
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• pp.2083-2087
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 대전에 위치한 갑천을 대상으로, 하도 내 생물서식처를 10개의 유형으로 분류하였고, 다음 단계로 2차원 수리모형인 RIVER2D를 이용하여 10개 유형의 생물서식처 중 '개방형하도 습지'를 대상으로 수생 물리 서식처의 잠재적 가치를 분석하였다. 본 연구를 통하여 2차원 수리모델인 RIVER2D는 특정 복원 목표 어류 종의 수생물리서식처 조건 평가에 적용하기에 적합한 것으로 나타났다. 개방형 하도습지는 어류 서식처로서 평균이상의 잠재적 가치를 가지고 있었으며 이는 목표 종인 피라미를 통해 검증하였다. 또한 이 모델을 보다 유용하게 운용하기 위해서는 다양한 어류에 대한 풍부한 현장 데이터 자료의 수집 및 확립을 통해 각각의 HSI 수립이 필요하다. 또한 계절적 영향에 의한 수위변화, 지역적인 여건의 차이 등이 반드시 고려되어야 할 것이다.